Arbanitis longipes

Fact Box Species: Arbanitis longipes (QM) Family: Idiopidae, formerly Ctenizidae Body length: female: at least 19 mm male: 16 mm Habitat: In a burrow (sometimes branched) with an entrance collar of silk and leaf debris and a fragile silk 'stocking' that lines the burrow itself Toxicity: The venom of this species may have a low toxicity for humans but has not been tested; males may exhibit an aggressive stance

The female Under female Side view Burrow entrance

This spider is very similar in appearance to some of the Arbanitis species, formerly known as Misgolas species, found around South Queensland and females cannot be distinguished from 'Misgolas' females except perhaps by DNA studies. However, 'Misgolas' burrows typically extend above ground level whereas those of Atbanitis longipes do not.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Arbanitis species.